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Just my opinion, Newgolf!
Prices are a bit more equal in the UK, but over here it's a bit of a no brainer - BMW 320i, Mercedes C class with a 2 litre 4 pot, SLK 200, or Boxster S with all the extras on for the same price....
Hence I've got something coming from Porsche in a couple of month as a weekend car!
Her words, not mine. "It has to be German, look good, not wheelspin off the line in the wet, and sound good too, oh and be red, black or silver. Oh and have heated front seats, Xenons, traction control, leather and look like its expensive. Oh and convertible".
In imho the slk is the best looking folding tin top full stop the interior is really nice, the colour has to be black or dark blue, its not the most amazing sports car you will ever drive but should be sporty enough for your lady and the occasional blast by you.Lol
Just my opinion, Newgolf!
Prices are a bit more equal in the UK, but over here it's a bit of a no brainer - BMW 320i, Mercedes C class with a 2 litre 4 pot, SLK 200, or Boxster S with all the extras on for the same price....
Hence I've got something coming from Porsche in a couple of month as a weekend car!
Good opinion though, its good to hear what other peoples views are first as its a lot of money to spend on a car without looking into it properly.
Other choices were, but ruled out by her ladyship for various reasons..
A3 convertible, very disapointing, small boot and lots of scuttle shake.
Mini Convertible, no chance, awful to drive.
Porsche Boxster, too wide. Didnt like the bland interior.
TT, not bad but only available FWD which she has a problem with in the wet after having an AWD S4
TTS, better to drive but too much "in your face" with the extra body styling and stands out too much (so I'm told)
Her words, not mine. "It has to be German, look good, not wheelspin off the line in the wet, and sound good too, oh and be red, black or silver. Oh and have heated front seats, Xenons, traction control, leather and look like its expensive. Oh and convertible".
One of the down sides of having a "high maintenance" wife it seems... :sad:
911 turbo cab :cool: (996)
Answer= hi-spec EosHi Phil :smiley:
911 turbo cab :cool: (996)
Can you get good used ones? Any pics bud?
sorry , i think thats total waste of money those porsche's, £50k for a 4 year old car!!!!, you need your head seeing too!.If your goona WASTE £50k on a car, then you must have money to burn!. Totally pointless cars
NewGolf - I don't agree with Phil here, as I'm a big fan of the 911 and all Porsches. The 911 Turbo Cabriolet is a fabulous car if you want a drop top but if you have discounted the Boxster because it's too wide, you will do that with the 911 Turbo - those fabulous rear arches are W...I...D...E :rolleyes:
There are also some significant practical issues with owning a 911 (or any Porsche for that matter) - warranty (£750 year from OPC's and you do need it believe me - blown engines and leaky rear main oil seals are not at all unusual), insurance (group 20 - enough said) and servicing (most main dealers charge £100/hour + so you need to budget about £2k/year in running costs although independent specialists can save you loads but you don't get the all important OPC stamp in the service book).
I once delivered a new 911 Turbo to Portugal in 2004 for a friend of a friend. Drove all the way from Newcastle to Cascais and it was without doubt the best driving experience of my life :smug:
Each to their own though - you either like them or not. Good to have different opinions here but I'm not into general stereotyping. I now drive a GTI because I'm retired and it was a present to myself. I bought it because it represents the best value for money practical performance car for my needs and I have a long history with the GTI. That said, if I get a few quid, I'm well likely to get a 911 - a 993 that is :evil:
As I've already said, they're completely different cars though :rolleyes:
Cass
Well she flatly turned it down saying its for fat balding men having a mid life crisis.
Merc's still in the lead, just got to choose between the 280 or 350 now.
Well she flatly turned it down saying its for fat balding men having a mid life crisis.
Merc's still in the lead, just got to choose between the 280 or 350 now.
Been there and done that - if it's her choice get her the 350, at least it has some grunt for a hairdressers car (stereotyping - me :grin:)
Cass
Seriously, my mate has a 350 and he loves it. Just realised he's now in Saudi and the car is garaged up - must email him and ask him if he wants it warmed up a bit :laugh:
Cass
quiet abit actually and if thats the case of being 100k, wind through your hair you say, if you can afford to loose 50k over a few years, then you have more money then sense. Sorry mate, all porshe owners in soft tops are a bunch of balding ,willy wavers if ever seen, with there expensive sunglasses on, driver by Company Swats mostly, and not a single mobile hands free in sight, total to$$ers, the majority in anycase.
Seriously, my mate has a 350 and he loves it. Just realised he's now in Saudi and the car is garaged up - must email him and ask him if he wants it warmed up a bit :laugh:
Cass
Can you get some more details please Cass, ie manual or auto, standard suspension or sport pack? Standard body or the AMG kit...!!!
Apologies for all the questions! Its a toss up between Obsidian Black and Iridium silver now...
quiet abit actually and if thats the case of being 100k, wind through your hair you say, if you can afford to loose 50k over a few years, then you have more money then sense.
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i dont like this car at all :smiley:
sorry not one of my favorites R32uk as you can imagine!.
Neither me, and no doubt Phil meant any offence by the comments, (I dont even know what a willy waver is?) about porsche drivers. :smiley:
dont get me wrong i would have one i just wouldn't drive it in a populated area. As folk look and say DICK.
that green is like my bairns poo :sick:
dont get me wrong i would have one i just wouldn't drive it in a populated area.As folk look and say DICK.
Buy a nissan GTr, if i didn't have the small people then my name would be on the order list.
Porsche Cayman - Beautiful! : -
(http://www.autoclub.com.au/uploaded_images/techart-gtsport-porsche-cayman-2006-776706.jpg)
(http://www.autoclub.com.au/uploaded_images/techart-gtsport-porsche-cayman-2006-739554.jpg)
NewGolf - got a response from my mate in Saudi.
In summary, he has the SLK 350 and loves it, but..... His summary comments are as follows:
"The SLK. Mine has a lot of extras - air scarf, heated seats, sports suspension, phone kit, Sat Nav, CD changer, speed Auto box, leather, metallic paint and a couple of bits and pieces. A fantastic car but Merc customer care is sh!tE! However, I'm told BMW is no better. Merc have too many models with little commonality so their staff are maxed out and their mechanics pissed off. The sales people keep bringing out new models/mods which the dealerships can't keep abreast of. Merc UK seem to forget their customers pay their wages - they are PITIFUL. As a car though, it is great but I'd happliy go back to Jaguar if they produced anything like it".
Hmmm..... a common thread here about dealers :shocked:
Today, I read a back to back road test in Autocar (last week July 2008) between the SLK 280 and the Audi TT Roadster. TT kicked it's arse and is rated as the much better car. The Merc's 7G Tiptronic gets a poor rating as well as does it's handling. Fine for a tourer but not a sports coupe.
At the end of the day though, it's your money and you need to decide what your needs are and what floats your boat...................
Either way, nice situation to be in :smug:
Cass
NewGolf - got a response from my mate in Saudi.
In summary, he has the SLK 350 and loves it, but..... His summary comments are as follows:
"The SLK. Mine has a lot of extras - air scarf, heated seats, sports suspension, phone kit, Sat Nav, CD changer, speed Auto box, leather, metallic paint and a couple of bits and pieces. A fantastic car but Merc customer care is sh!tE! However, I'm told BMW is no better. Merc have too many models with little commonality so their staff are maxed out and their mechanics pissed off. The sales people keep bringing out new models/mods which the dealerships can't keep abreast of. Merc UK seem to forget their customers pay their wages - they are PITIFUL. As a car though, it is great but I'd happliy go back to Jaguar if they produced anything like it".
Hmmm..... a common thread here about dealers :shocked:
Today, I read a back to back road test in Autocar (last week July 2008) between the SLK 280 and the Audi TT Roadster. TT kicked it's arse and is rated as the much better car. The Merc's 7G Tiptronic gets a poor rating as well as does it's handling. Fine for a tourer but not a sports coupe.
At the end of the day though, it's your money and you need to decide what your needs are and what floats your boat...................
Either way, nice situation to be in :smug:
Cass
Thanks Cass, some good points there.
Its main use will be a daily driver, and a long distance tourer a couple of times a year. The cars we test drove were really comfy and great with the hood open. Who cares if people think I'm a hairdresser!! I dont! :wink:
yes mate I was there and I would have the green too
NewGolf - got a response from my mate in Saudi.
In summary, he has the SLK 350 and loves it, but..... His summary comments are as follows:
"The SLK. Mine has a lot of extras - air scarf, heated seats, sports suspension, phone kit, Sat Nav, CD changer, speed Auto box, leather, metallic paint and a couple of bits and pieces. A fantastic car but Merc customer care is sh!tE! However, I'm told BMW is no better. Merc have too many models with little commonality so their staff are maxed out and their mechanics pissed off. The sales people keep bringing out new models/mods which the dealerships can't keep abreast of. Merc UK seem to forget their customers pay their wages - they are PITIFUL. As a car though, it is great but I'd happliy go back to Jaguar if they produced anything like it".
Hmmm..... a common thread here about dealers :shocked:
Today, I read a back to back road test in Autocar (last week July 2008) between the SLK 280 and the Audi TT Roadster. TT kicked it's arse and is rated as the much better car. The Merc's 7G Tiptronic gets a poor rating as well as does it's handling. Fine for a tourer but not a sports coupe.
At the end of the day though, it's your money and you need to decide what your needs are and what floats your boat...................
Either way, nice situation to be in :smug:
Cass
Thanks Cass, some good points there.
Its main use will be a daily driver, and a long distance tourer a couple of times a year. The cars we test drove were really comfy and great with the hood open. Who cares if people think I'm a hairdresser!! I dont! :wink:
The question is how will you and your friend fit in :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm104/tomashandmilly/75073_1203017582.jpg)
You would notice that because your new little brum brum comes with built inhair dryerair scarf :wink:
It does look very :cool:, If it does ever go into production I just hope dont use too much of the Audi A3 Cab rear quarter styling.
Other choices were, but ruled out by her ladyship for various reasons..
A3 convertible, very disapointing, small boot and lots of scuttle shake.
Mini Convertible, no chance, awful to drive.
Porsche Boxster, too wide. Didnt like the bland interior.
TT, not bad but only available FWD which she has a problem with in the wet after having an AWD S4
TTS, better to drive but too much "in your face" with the extra body styling and stands out too much (so I'm told)
Her words, not mine. "It has to be German, look good, not wheelspin off the line in the wet, and sound good too, oh and be red, black or silver. Oh and have heated front seats, Xenons, traction control, leather and look like its expensive. Oh and convertible".
One of the down sides of having a "high maintenance" wife it seems... :sad:
....Though I'm not interested in the TT, Audi have a very good set of broad options for versions. I guess that the bigger 3.2 will take a bad hit in the current so-called 'green' climate.
....2ltr, 272ps, quattro, Mk6 GTI anybody? :grin:
The engine would work well in the Scirocco too :evil:
....Though I'm not interested in the TT, Audi have a very good set of broad options for versions. I guess that the bigger 3.2 will take a bad hit in the current so-called 'green' climate.
No point to the 3.2TT now. The TT-S has a 2ltr engine, 272ps, Quattro, lower emissions and better fuel consumption. It also looks better too :cool:
....Though I'm not interested in the TT, Audi have a very good set of broad options for versions. I guess that the bigger 3.2 will take a bad hit in the current so-called 'green' climate.
No point to the 3.2TT now. The TT-S has a 2ltr engine, 272ps, Quattro, lower emissions and better fuel consumption. It also looks better too :cool:
Not in a roadster though. The TT-S is only available in the tin-top coupe! :tongue:
They do a convertible one too
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/AUDI+TT/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-162-240-4294966148-4294966997/advert.action?R=200825312426768&distance=40&postcode=bb3+1pl&channel=CARS&make=AUDI&model=TT&min_pr=35000&max_pr=&max_mileage=
Must say it looks really good.
....Though I'm not interested in the TT, Audi have a very good set of broad options for versions. I guess that the bigger 3.2 will take a bad hit in the current so-called 'green' climate.
No point to the 3.2TT now. The TT-S has a 2ltr engine, 272ps, Quattro, lower emissions and better fuel consumption. It also looks better too :cool:
Not in a roadster though. The TT-S is only available in the tin-top coupe! :tongue:
My dealership has a TT-S in blue, Roadster, in their showroom right now.